Seoul: Won Min-kyong, a prominent human rights lawyer known for her specialization in family law and women's rights, has been nominated to head the gender equality and family ministry.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 53-year-old currently serves as a non-standing member of the National Human Rights Commission, a position she has held since her appointment in July 2023. Won's extensive career is marked by her active participation in various civic groups, where she has played significant roles. Notably, she served as the chairperson of the women's rights committee at Lawyers for a Democratic Society and held an advisory position at the Korea Sexual Violence Relief Center.
Throughout her tenure at Lawyers for a Democratic Society, Won has been vocal in criticizing the inadequate punishment and lack of crackdown on sex traffickers, demonstrating her commitment to advancing women's rights. Born in Seoul, Won is an alumna of Yonsei University and passed the bar in 1998, setting the stage for her influential career in law and human rights advocacy.